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OUR
MISSION
The mission of the Free Grace
Alliance is to connect, encourage and
equip the body of Christ to advance the
grace message throughout the world.
THE CHALLENGE
In the Spring of 2002, at an
annual conference of grace-oriented
teachers, pastors, and laypersons, Dr.
Charlie Bing gave an impassioned plea
regarding grace and missions.
Specifically, he observed when grace is
the first on the scene and is
established, it takes deep roots for a
fruitful ministry. Dr. Earl Radmacher
then challenged those in attendance to
"do something". A year later, nothing
had been done.
CONSENSUS AND COORDINATION
Concurrent with the conference, Dr. Bing
organized a meeting of the same leaders.
It was generally agreed that there is a
need for an organization which can do
more to coordinate and promote the Free
Grace position throughout the United
States and the world. While many groups
are serving a valuable purpose, it was
the consensus of those meeting that
something different, but complementary,
is needed. Most grace-oriented
organizations have a purpose which
includes "promoting the clear
proclamation of God's free salvation
through faith alone in Christ alone".
This is a noble and appropriate focus,
and one rightly shared by many of us.
Leadership and connection, however, is
the missing ingredient in our efforts.
At the urging of a number of those
meeting, Fred Lybrand, a graduate of
Dallas Theological Seminary and Pastor
at Midland Bible Church (Midland, TX),
took up the Phase I role of coordinating
the effort and seeking to establish a
viable organization. In October 2003,
Fred Lybrand, Charlie Bing, and Dr.
Radmacher conferred to establish an
initial strategy for a Free Grace
Alliance.
THE BIRTH
On November 17, 2004, an historic
meeting in San Antonio occurred where a
like-hearted group of leaders met and
birthed the Free Grace Alliance.
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